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[VIC] Fox ESS 30kWh EP11 Battery $4600 MEL Metro Installed (after Rebate, $1,000 Deposit, Free 10kWh Inverter) @ PA Power

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[VIC] Fox ESS 30kWh EP11 Battery $4600 MEL Metro Installed (after Rebate, $1,000 Deposit, Free 10kWh Inverter) @ PA Power

AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 15/05/2026 - 21:53 files.ozbargain.com.au (458 clicks)
Last edited 16/05/2026 - 00:06 by 1 other user

Hi all, MilkteaS here. Again. As I recived a lot enquirey from yesterday post about the 40kW it still too ##EXPENSIVE## and not everyone need 40 kWh battery. So I asked Fox ESS, boss of company and here is a deal for 30 kWh.
This deal is only aviliable for Melbourne Metro Area. Please notice travel fee apply to some metro area.

Fox ESS and PA Power are launching an exclusive limited-time battery promotion to celebrate International Electrician Day – 10 June.
We also want to take this chance to pay respect to all the sparkies out there. They are the real legends, helping Australia and this world move toward a better renewable-energy future.

As Fox ESS Australia’s Official Designated Excellent & Standardized Installer
(Commendation)
and a trusted partner of multiple Australian industrial enterprises, we are offering a special deal for customers who are ready to install soon.

📩 Enquiry Form:
Form

🔥 Fox ESS x PA Power Exclusive Battery Deal

From today, for all eligible battery systems installed before 10 June, PA Power will include a free 10kW inverter:

KH10 for single-phase systems
H3 Smart 10 for three-phase systems

This promotion is part of our celebration of International Electrician Day – 10 June.

If you have previously contacted us through OzBargain, filled the form or is a sparky yourself, you may also receive an additional better price, generally around $100–$150 lower, depending on the final system configuration and site conditions.

⚡ Promotional Packages

🔹 EP Series Battery Packages

Package	Price	System Configuration
Fox.EP30.10.1	$4,600	EP11 battery system + 10kW KH10 inverter, single phase
Fox.EP30.10.3S	$5,100	EP11 battery system + 10kW H3 Smart inverter, three phase

*For customer living in Following Metro line, extra $300 travel fee applies:
*Hurstbridge, Mernda, Upfield, Craigieburn, Werribee, Sunbury, Stony Point, Ringwood to Lilydale part

Final price may vary depending on site condition, distance, switchboard condition, backup requirement, cable run, approval requirements, and rebate eligibility.
For Solar panel installation with battery at the same time, if you're eligible for Solar Vic Rebate, would be

Package	Price	System Configuration
Fox.EP30.10.1 + 6,6kW panel	$7,300	EP11 battery system + 10kW KH10 inverter, single phase +14 Jinko 475w Solar Panels
Fox.EP30.10.1 + 6,6kW panel	$7,900	EP11 battery system + 10kW KH10 inverter, single phase +14 Jinko 475w Solar Panels

Please notice if customer didn't get Solar Vic Rebate approval by the lock-the-date-payment date, $1400 rebate difference applies.
*$700 for every 1kW extra solar panels
*Double storey, ColourBond /Glazed Roof would bit more,Check Additionals below
*Final price may vary depending on site condition, distance, switchboard condition, backup requirement, cable run, approval requirements, and rebate eligibility.

✅ Limited-Time Bonus

For eligible systems installed before 10 June:

Bonus Item	Details
Free 10kW inverter	KH10 or H3 Smart 10
OzBargain returning-customer discount / Electrian	Around $50–$100 better price
Installation deadline	Must be installed before 10 June, otherwise Full refund proceed within a month

📸 Promotion Photo Requirement

Please note: customers participating in this promotion need to allow PA Power to take photos of the completed battery installation after completion for promotional and marketing purposes.

Photos will mainly focus on:

Installed battery system- Inverter
Switchboard area- Overall completed installation

We will avoid showing any personal information, such as:

House number- Private documents
Electricity bills- Customer identity details

This photo condition is part of the special promotional offer.

✅ Who Is This Deal For?

This deal is best for customers who:

Want a large-capacity home battery
Have high electricity usage/ EV ready
Want to reduce grid import
Want to use free or low-cost charging windows
Are ready to proceed soon
Can complete installation before 10 June

This deal may be especially suitable if you are currently considering a large battery system and want to lock in the current rebate and promotional value before future changes.

💳 Payment Process

$1,000 deposit per system
60% of total price lock the date payment prior to installation
Remaining balance upon completion

Payment receipts can be provided for each stage.
*Please notice once the installation date is locked, unless weather changed, customer should be in the property on the installtion. Job would be cancelled and deposit won't be refunded as it is a super bargin deal.

✅ What’s Included

Free site inspection, either remote or face-to-face
Assistance securing eligible federal battery rebates
Full supply, installation and commissioning
Installation by licensed CEC-accredited electricians
Manufacturer warranty for battery and inverter products
Full technical support, including app setup
Installation usually completed in 1 day after approval and scheduling

Surcharges may apply depending on site condition. Please see the additional charges section below.

⏰ Why Act Now?

This promotion is only available for eligible systems installed before 10 June.

We recommend submitting the enquiry form as early as possible so we can check:

Site suitability- Switchboard condition
Battery location- Cable run
Phase type- Rebate eligibility
Installation timing

🔧 Common Additional Charges

The following charges may apply depending on site conditions and system requirements.
These items generally do not receive government rebate.
All items are subject to site inspection.
We recommend doing an inspection instead of guessing, to avoid unexpected costs later.

Category	Item	Single Phase	Three Phase	Notes
Switchboard	Sub-switchboard	$600	$800	If required
Switchboard	Backup / blackout protection	$800	$1,000	Single circuit only
Switchboard	Additional backup circuit	$250	$250	Usually 2–4 maximum, limited by inverter
Cable Run	Standard cable	Included	Included	Approx. 10m
Cable Run	Extra length	$30 / extra metre	$30 / extra metre	If required
Protection	Bollard	$100	$100	If installed inside garage
Protection	Fire Alarm	$50	$50	If installed inside garage
Protection	Canopy / sun shade	$150	$150	If exposed to direct sun
Solar Surcharge	Double-storey house	$300	$300	Extra labour
Solar Surcharge	Metal / tin roof	$300	$300	Extra labour
Solar Surcharge	Glazed roof	$500	$500	Extra labour

Fireproof board for wooden walls and concrete slabs for soil ground will be quoted case by case.

❓FAQ

Q: What is the main offer this time?
A: Fox ESS and PA Power are offering an exclusive battery promotion to celebrate International Electrician Day – 10 June. For eligible systems installed before 10 June, we will include a free 10kW inverter, either KH10 or H3 Smart 10.

Q: What if I contacted you before through OzBargain?
A: If you previously contacted us through OzBargain or discussed our earlier deal posts with us, you may receive an additional better price, generally around $50–$100 lower, depending on system configuration and site conditions.

Q: Do I need to allow photos after installation?
A: Yes. As this is a special promotional campaign celebrating International Electrician Day – 10 June, customers joining this offer need to allow us to take photos of the completed battery installation for promotional purposes. We will avoid showing personal information where possible.

Q: Is Fox ESS a reliable brand?
A: Yes. Fox ESS is a globally established manufacturer and is widely used in Australia, the UK, Europe and New Zealand. It is currently one of our popular battery brands.

Q: How long is the warranty?
A: Fox ESS battery and inverter products come with manufacturer warranty. EP11 is 10 years.

Q: Do you do DC coupling?
A: Yes, we can do DC coupling. However, it may involve extra work such as connection agreement changes and additional labour, so extra fees may apply.

Q: Do you do solar with battery packages?
A: Yes, we do solar and battery packages. If you do not currently have solar, please contact us as early as possible because solar approvals and installation scheduling may take extra time.

Q: Do you have other battery products?
A: Yes. Although this promotion is focused on Fox ESS battery systems, we also offer other battery brands such as Alpha, Growatt, Sofar, Hyxi, EcoFlow, Sigen, Sungrow and Pylon.

Q: Do you do switchboard upgrades and backup?
A: Yes, we do. However, backup and switchboard work may cost extra depending on your site. Currently, we mainly offer essential backup circuits rather than full-home backup.

Q: Do you do business solar or battery systems?
A: Yes, we do. Commercial and industrial solar and battery systems are one of our main business areas. We have worked on projects from regional areas to Melbourne CBD.

📩 How to Enquire

If you are interested, please use the form below so we can quickly confirm your eligibility and keep everything manageable.

Form

Please provide as much information as possible, such as:

Electricity bill
Switchboard photo
Preferred battery location
Existing solar system details
Single-phase or three-phase supply, if known
Suburb
Whether you need backup / blackout protection

We generally contact customers within 1–3 work days.

Electrical & Electronics Fox ESS Solar Battery Solar Inverter Solar Rebate

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AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 15/05/2026 - 21:56

Please note this is deal is limited to certain area, and EP11 only.
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shiprekt on 15/05/2026 - 22:03

So what's the bargain?
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- donkcat on 15/05/2026 - 22:14
  
  As someone living regionally this absolutely looks a bargain. 12k for a AC coupled 13kWh battery I was quoted
  
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  - Captain Yobbo on 18/05/2026 - 15:17
    
    I got 51kWh AC coupled setup (Sofar Solar) + 10kw array for $13,700 installed in March…
    
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Alpine58 on 15/05/2026 - 22:11

Does it include a battery heater?
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 15/05/2026 - 22:11
  
  Sadly not.
  
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iwantalogin on 15/05/2026 - 22:41

Can you do anything for regional NSW near Wagga?
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 15/05/2026 - 22:48
  
  Sadly, not at this stage — though I really do miss the wine from CSU. Defintiely would nag my manager to expand to Wagga in the future.
  
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karseeeejaaaa on 15/05/2026 - 22:58

Are there options for smaller batteries OP, and I already have a 5KV inverter with solar panels installed.
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 15/05/2026 - 23:23
  
  Please contact me though the form and I'll let the team to service you ;)
  
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  - karseeeejaaaa on 21/05/2026 - 16:43
    
    Have filled the form, waiting for your call back
    
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    - karseeeejaaaa on 24/05/2026 - 20:01
      
      @MilkteaS, @FrankPAPOWER
      Waiting for you guys to reach out to me. Filled the form ages ago. Thanks.
      
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JohnSy on 16/05/2026 - 01:42

Ok, so here is my update of the situation since my CQ6 battery with H3 15.0 Pro inverter was installed on 26 March 26 in Victoria by PA Power.

As noted in my 29 March 26 positive review above the installation process was positive and straightforward once initial supply issues with the H3 15 Pro inverter were sorted out by Junyi. So pleased that I recommended PA Power to others.

The issue I have had since is it has now been many weeks but the battery has not been inspected yet. This has prevented me from changing electricity plans etc. to benefit from the battery installation. I have been quite patient over this matter, but now feel it's time to address this issue here to inform others of the situation. I will also note, as agreed, the battery was paid for in full on the date of installation without further prompting (in hindsight, perhaps this was not wise).

In Victoria, assuming the same rules apply to solar batteries as they do to solar installs I think this inspection needs to be generally done within 8 business days of the install, and a certificate of electrical safety issued 4 business days after that.

https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/update-electrical-safety-certif…

So, on 14 April, after waiting a reasonable time since the 23 March install, I reached out to Junyi (MilkteaS), requesting to know if the inspection had been scheduled. (No response at that time).

I then waited a reasonable time before I also tried calling on 22 April (No response at that time).

I understand that Junyi's role is primarily sales, and this request may likely be considered outside the scope of his role, but if this is the case, the issue needs to be at least acknowledged, and the task needs to be assigned to someone else to follow up. In Victoria, a battery installation begins with a quote and finishes with a positive inspection. This seems a bit stricter than other states. So, I am going to give everyone at PA Power the benefit of the doubt and assume the busy April period has led to some delays in my situation. At the very least, I now want an update on the inspection situation for my install to finalise this battery installation.

Let's hope this situation is isolated to my install and others are not also currently in a similar situation.

Update: On 28 April I managed to have a conversation with Junyi about my non-existent inspection. After an investigation, the office was unable to find any record / paper form / email receipt to prove if an inspection had originally been booked in. The reason given for this was that the person who may have booked it was on holiday.

Junyi then asked them to book it in again.

So, once again, after waiting a reasonable time I started to follow up:
8 May: Requested if any progress had been made (no response).

14 May: Requested confirmation that inspection was at least rebooked (no response).

So, once again I haven't heard anything since then - so I am still waiting for the inspection to occur.

Besides my limited contact with Junyi, no one at PA Power has bothered to contact me regarding the situation. I still do not know if an inspection is booked in. I would hope it is, but this has never been confirmed in any way to me.

I would sincerely have hoped that after the rush before May 1st, PA Power might have at least spent some time finalising their existing installs before seeking new work. But instead it seems that they have now moved on to post new ozbargain offers now posted on 14 May and 16 May. It seems Junyi has time to post new offers, and respond to forum queries, but finds no time to respond to existing customers who are stuck in limbo.

It has now been over 7 weeks since the battery was installed and fully paid for. The installation is not finalised since it has never been inspected yet.

I will continue to post updates until the situation changes. This way, prospective customers are at least made aware of what they could be signing up for.
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- adventurer on 16/05/2026 - 01:54
  
  This is the reason why i'm avoiding the bottom end of the market.
  
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 16/05/2026 - 03:35
  
  Hi John,
  
  We understand your concern and your wish to have the inspection completed as soon as possible.
  
  Please note that PAPower has already arranged and contacted Licensed Electrical Inspectors for your solar inspection. This inspection is also directly connected to our own rebate/payment process, so there is absolutely no benefit for us to delay or avoid arranging it.
  
  All inspection-related costs are borne by PAPower. The Victorian Government charges a fee of $38.70 per inspection:
  https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/certificates-electrical-sa…
  This fee is non-refundable, even if the inspector does not attend the site.
  
  Under the current system, the process is largely one-way. Once we engage an inspector and pay the required fee, we cannot force the inspector to attend on a specific date or expedite the inspection beyond their availability. In fact, in many cases, we are not even advised exactly when, whether, or which inspector will attend.
  
  We have already contacted multiple inspectors and will continue trying to secure the earliest possible appointment. In practice, apart from engaging and paying more inspectors, there is very little more that a solar company can do when an inspector does not attend or has no availability. It is done by COES agents in Victoria.
  
  We understand this is frustrating, and we are doing everything reasonably within our control to move the inspection forward. The inspection is part of the service we arrange for our customers, but it is not directly carried out by our own team members.
  
  We also really appreciate your comment that our “installation process was positive and straightforward”. This is something we are genuinely proud of as the installer's job, and we will continue doing our best to deliver the other projects. Your CQ6 battery with H3 15.0 Pro inverter is one of our high quality and high end of the market project, which would certainly pass the inspection.
  
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  - Weshouldgetsushi on 16/05/2026 - 09:31
    
    In the most respectful way, it is the installation quality that is more likely the potential fail point for inspection. How good are your installers?
    An off the shelf Fox product you describe above will certainly be OK.
    
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  - JohnSy on 18/05/2026 - 13:58
    
    Thanks for the update Junyi.
    
    To reiterate to everyone, I am a fan of PA Power's ability to supply and install a great product. Your ability to source product independantly of the wholesalers is indeed a good thing, and once the installation commenced, it went quite smoothly on the day. For those who are interested, here is the write-up: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/folder/36657
    
    What is frustrating is talking with other battery owners in Victoria who seem to have all got their inspections done quite quickly, usually within the same week. I guess I must indeed be the unlucky one. (and perhaps your Port Melbourne customer who was waiting since February).
    
    Your current payment model requires customers to pay mostly upfront before installation, and the final payment on the day of installation, before inspection. Customers are putting a lot of faith in your company. I understand the inspection process is somewhat outside your hands, but the booking process is not. Unfortunately for PA Power installing within Victoria, your job isn't really done until the system has passed inspection, since you are on the hook to remedy issues until then. Being a business owner myself in another life, I understand the upfront payment reasons would be related to cash flow. Indeed these systems are not cheap and need to be funded somehow. I don't envy the business model and the industry you are in. I don't envy being stuck between a rock and a hard place (the inspector and the customer) with looming deadlines. In my case, the lack of communication after final payment was interpreted as a lack of motivation to follow through. Harse, I know, but when the customer is left in the dark, and not kept updated regarding issues or progress, their minds can fill in the missing gaps, and the worst is often thought when things aren't going well. A modification to your payment terms, whereby, a smaller final payment is held back until after successful inspection, is one way forward, which I think you should seriously consider introducing under your current offers.
    
    Junyi, we last had a conversation April 29th. At which point an inspection was apparently re-requested, but then, how could I know this? Perhaps a simple message confirming a new inspection had been requested was needed, a forwarded email, anything really. Two follow-up prompts to Junyi since April 29th requesting an update on the situation were again met with no response. Once again, in Junyi's defence, this may not be his job, but even so, if the task was reallocated, this information could still have been conveyed by another. Time has also gone by now, another 2.5 weeks. Once again, the inspection seems to be taking a while. I doubt location is an issue - I am not regional. I am in a bayside suburb of Melbourne. The installation looks good, so I dont think that will be an issue. I just must indeed be very unlucky. Perhaps the address / contact details given to the inspection company are incorrect - once again how could I know? To date, I have never received any contact whatsoever from anyone wanting to schedule an inspection, which seems odd. Perhaps the inspectors are overun. Perhaps whatever paper / email trail is generated when inspections are ordered needs to be forwarded to customers so they at least know that task has been done.
    
    As I see now Frank also has an Ozbargain account, so please PA Power team, read my comments as constructive criticism, improve, and move forward and improve the company's communication with customers. The team is good, it just currently lack in the area of after sales, if my experience is anything to go by. This lack of communication I have experienced hasn't been isolated to just one person, as it is worth noting, I also gave Frank the opportunity to respond on April 21st and April 24th via text, also met with no response. A simple response suggesting the matter was being looked into could have helped.
    
    I am quite a straightforward person - I give credit where it is due. I suggest improvements where I think they would benefit. (eg marketing H3 15 Pro inverters and CQ6 batteries as a point of difference, considering GreenDeal for cash flow). My point is this: PA Powers sales process is currently good (well done Junyi), your installation on the day is good (well done installation team), but currently, the after-sales support, in my case, seems like an area that needs improvement. Send more updates to your customers throughout the whole process. As mentioned, I paid fully on the date of install, as we agreed, without prompting. I therefore had no carrot to ensure the inspection process was booked and carried out. I have been forced by the lack of communication after installation to resort to using the stick (which is something I wish I did not have to do).
    
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  - JohnSy on 19/05/2026 - 17:27
    
    Update:
    
    The inspector came today, in conversation he mentioned that my inspection had been booked in previously, but that they, the inspection company, had previously forgotten to do it. So I was indeed unlucky. He said he had received a follow-up call from PA Power several days ago, asking if my site had been inspected yet. I believe this call is what sped things along and led to my inspection today. It also shows that PA Power was actively doing things to help ensure the inspection would occur as much as they could in the background. The inspection itself went well, and there were no issues reported at all.
    
    In hindsight, despite the long inspection process (which I now consider was out of PA Power's control), I am still glad I went with the system I did from PA Power. At the time of ordering, they were the only ones I could find installing the CQ6 battery and H3 15 Pro inverter in Victoria. The process was straightforward on the day of installation.
    
    So, now, once I receive the Certificate of Electrical Safety, my battery installation will be complete. This is submitted by the inspector and then sent from PA Power to me. Hopefully, this will arrive in the next few days.
    
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    - OneTamad on 22/05/2026 - 01:22
      
      Your case is unfortunately not isolated. I agree with your observation that their after-sales support is lacking.
      
      In my case, the inspection was completed within a week, but it has now been almost 6 weeks since the inspection and they still have not provided the CoES to me nor have they submitted the CoES and alteration request to the electricity distributor. Without final approval from the distributor, I still cannot export to the grid.
      
      The representative claimed they had not yet received the CoES and said they would follow it up, but there has been no communication since then. At this point, I have little recourse other than warning others about this potential after-sales issue, especially since full payment is required immediately after the battery installation.
      
      Requesting inverter configuration support from them is another issue entirely, as they do not seem particularly interested in assisting. At the very least, they should be directing customers to the supplier's support channel and not have them wait for nothing.
      
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      - JohnSy on 22/05/2026 - 12:53
        
        @OneTamad: What results do you get if you search for the COES using your address?:
        https://portal-public.energysafe.vic.gov.au/prod/SearchCOES.…
        
        This should show if the certificate has been sent in by the inspector, and the COES number. Mine now shows up in this search, meaning it has now been submitted by the inspector. I haven't received a copy yet though from PA Power, but it has only been a couple of days.
        
        With regards to the distributor, did you get a Pre-Approval outcome emailed through from the distributor before installation requesting an increased Export Capacity? This would have been sent by the installer. This Pre Approval shows it has an expiry date. I received one of these but there has been nothing further to confirm anything past the pre-approval state to confirm that the distributor knows the system is now installed.
        
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        OneTamad on 23/05/2026 - 23:57
        
        @JohnSy: Yes, the CoES appears in the search and shows a compliant/safe status, which is why I was surprised when the rep told me they had not yet received the Certificate of Electrical Safety.
        
        I also received the pre-approval outcome email sent by the distributor early on and have been monitoring the status through the distributor's portal. After getting no response from following up with PA Power, I contacted the distributor directly. They advised that the installer (PA Power) had not uploaded the COES/supporting documentation yet and had not completed the alteration request yet.
        
        At this point, we would likely be at the same stage in the installation process, both waiting for PA Power to submit the documentation and COES to the distributor. The difference is that PA Power forgot to request the inspection for your system, whereas in my case they forgot to submit the COES and alteration request to the distributor.
        
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        JohnSy on 24/05/2026 - 20:15
        
        @OneTamad: I have now logged into the United Energy portal, and I see the Pre-Approval form requesting the additional 5kW export rate is still in pending progress.
        So yes, I think we are both at the same stage now - waiting for COES and alteration request to be finalised with the distributor.
        
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        JohnSy on 27/05/2026 - 12:16
        
        @OneTamad: Yesterday I got another email from UE called Connection Application received. Inside it was some attachments including a PDF of the COES and snapshots of daily usage from the Foxess system usage for 26/5/26 obtained remotely via the agent account. So I now have a copy of the COES.
        
        When I logged back into the UE portal there is now two applications, so it looks like the second stage of meter configuration is currently underway. This second application is in the verification phase.
        
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    - JohnSy on 06/06/2026 - 02:08
      
      I have logged back into the UE portal, and the two applications have now been completed successfully. The status is now "Installed" and "Closed" in the change requests.
      
      This means everything is now complete, I believe. Export limit has been approved for 5kW from the battery inverter. It took a while, but we got there in the end.
      
      Despite the saga, no lingering regrets - the system has been great so far.
      
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- darknebula on 16/05/2026 - 05:45
  
  My neighbour has been waiting a similiar amount of time for an install with another company. He's been told it's simply that there are not enough inspectors at the moment for the amount of installs that were done leading up to the May 1 deadline. He has also been following up the company with no inspection yet
  
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- edrift on 16/05/2026 - 06:54
  
  That sucks.
  I remember getting annoyed with 7 days for my inspection. Can't imagine waiting 7 weeks.
  
  Flip it on and just use it in off-grid mode. She'll be right
  
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- Resarf on 16/05/2026 - 07:05
  
  I agree with OP that the inspector taking a long time is not necessarily their fault (not booking one is definitely their fault but mistakes happen). But the lack of communication and customer service you've experienced sucks and must not fill you with confidence should there be any technical issues moving forward.
  Thanks for sharing.
  
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- derdew on 16/05/2026 - 19:21
  
  i agree paying in full is the mistake. that's why I'd be wary of a 60% deposit. my cheapie/crappy installer is still waiting for his 90%, as he hasn't bothered fixing all the issues he created after 5 weeks. he will keep waiting till it's all done and fully compliant.
  
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dontask on 16/05/2026 - 02:21

EP11 < EQ4800 < CQ6 < CQ7
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Lucille Bluth on 16/05/2026 - 04:18

$1,000 deposit per system
60% of total price lock the date payment prior to installation

Again, this is a crazy amount to pay before it being installed. My installer only required 10% deposit and the balance due after installation day. If you stand by your workmanship you wouldn't ask such a huge deposit.

Also the free inverter promotion is available with any installer, so shop around.
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 16/05/2026 - 06:34
  
  Thanks for your feedback.
  
  We never oppose or criticise how other companies structure their payments, different businesses operate in different ways. Some companies offer finance, some offer lower deposits, and some include promotional giveaways. As an employee, I also cannot change the company’s finance policy. We shouldn’t
  value workmanship by ‘only low deposit’.
  
  If your installer or any installer, is offering a different structure or better deal on free inverter, OzBargain is a free platform and they are absolutely welcome to post their own deals as well. Shopping around and comparing offers is completely reasonable.
  
  At the same time, payment structure is only one part of a project. Customers should also compare product quality, installation standards, after-sales support, warranty handling and long-term service reliability before making a decision.
  
  We respect that different customers will prefer different installers, and we encourage everyone to choose the option they feel most comfortable with.
  
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- edrift on 16/05/2026 - 06:52
  
  Tbh I think it's reasonable.
  They are trying to run a business a maintain cashflow.
  There are far too many people that try to delay or withhold payment for them wrong reasons which impacts businesses like these
  
  I think I paid 50% deposit for my install
  
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  - pjbargain15 on 16/05/2026 - 18:35
    
    Fair to ask for a deposit, even 10% would be around $500. It is non-refundable, and I don't know many people who go around paying non-refundable $500 to businesses to (profanity) with them. 60% is steep. I paid 10% deposit, then another 50% when the batteries were delivered to my garage, next 20% after install, and last 20% after the inspection
    
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- Weshouldgetsushi on 16/05/2026 - 09:35
  
  Can you reply by PM who your installer was? And did it go well?
  I had a lot of difficulty with these guys.
  Thanks
  
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- Bretttick on 16/05/2026 - 16:27
  
  Are you happy with your install?
  
  An old mate of mine got his done and the idiots (profanity) up he's timber on the ceiling. All the screws poking through and cracked everything 🤦
  
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Pindone on 16/05/2026 - 07:24

Can I install this without solar panels yet? I get ovo free power for 3 hrs a day. I plan on panels soon but would take advantage of this deal now if I could get the battery alone installed and operational.
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- mcgrathkerr on 16/05/2026 - 07:45
  
  No as you won’t be eligible for the significant rebate without solar panels. You need to get the solar sat the same time or before hand to be eligible
  
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Herb Utsmellz on 16/05/2026 - 07:42

Too small now
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 10:21
  
  We can install up to 50kwh battery for single phase, and 100kwh battery for three phase. It is just about a reasonable budget.
  
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  - Herb Utsmellz on 18/05/2026 - 19:56
    
    I was just taking the piss…
    
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gunslinger on 16/05/2026 - 10:04

Will this charge from solar in a blackout?
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 10:19
  
  If we install solar and battery together and install backup, then yes.
  If no backup, no.
  If you have existing solar and we install battery only, no.
  
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  - soupratt on 28/05/2026 - 15:17
    
    If I have solar and install your batteries can I also add a backup at the same time ?
    
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pioneerjhem on 16/05/2026 - 10:41

Anyone know if there is any good deal for Sydney?
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 10:19
  
  Yes. I can get our Sydney colleague to contact you if you are interested.
  
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  - pioneerjhem on 18/05/2026 - 16:05
    
    I have dm MilkteaS. Waiting for a response.
    
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Manny Calavera on 16/05/2026 - 11:33

For customer living in Following Metro line, extra $300 travel fee applies:
*Hurstbridge, Mernda, Upfield, Craigieburn, Werribee, Sunbury, Stony Point, Ringwood to Lilydale part

Are you guys catching the train to work? Not everyone on those lines lives in the sticks. Well, some of them.
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randomdude14 on 16/05/2026 - 14:21

OP what about Bayswater and Boronia?
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 16/05/2026 - 16:33
  
  Yes this deal applies to Bayswater and Boronia
  
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Gradesbrah on 16/05/2026 - 19:43

If we have an existing solar system and battery and want an expanded setup are we eligible for this pricing?
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 10:15
  
  Yes if you have not applied for the rebate yet. The two battery systems may not work well if different brand.
  
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icecream on 16/05/2026 - 22:36

Our garage can get very hot in summer. Will it cause any drama? such as voiding warranty ?
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 10:17
  
  The temperature range is 0-55 degree, I guess your garage will not exceed that? No drama if within the range.
  
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  - icecream on 18/05/2026 - 16:26
    
    Thanks. I believe our garage never exceed 55°C in summer.
    
    Melbourne summer can reach 40+, thus, we imagine batteries can exceed operational temperature of 55 °C, or it won't?
    
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jfdo on 17/05/2026 - 00:10

I have a 1.5KW solar and single phase power. Can I install the battery only and schedule change when cheap or free electricity is available?
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 10:18
  
  That is totally fine to install battery only as long as you got existing solar system.
  
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Zoop on 17/05/2026 - 07:55

Have an existing Tesla Powerwall 2 which I'm very fond of.
Will this FoxEss battery system play nice with the PW2 ? Can they be installed side by side ?
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 17/05/2026 - 18:12
  
  Sadly only one battery system can be installed each property as the system can not communicate each other.
  
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anguille on 18/05/2026 - 10:42

Hi, how much space is needed for the battery? Can they be stacked in the garage anywhere? Does the inverter have to go in the garage too? I have already Solar panels and a Fronius inverter. Do I need to remove my old inverter and use the 10kw one supplied? Thanks
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- JohnSy on 18/05/2026 - 11:49
  
  You can keep your existing inverter and AC couple the Foxess inverter to it. The Foxess inverter will see the solar generation and this will appear as "Gen Load" in the app. The Foxess system will take into account the solar generation during export and charging etc.
  
  Clearance 300mm from a corner, 600mm from other appliances, switchboards, pipes etc.
  
  Placing it all inside a garage is probably better for keeping it warm in winter / cool in summer to avoid temperature charging derating.
  
  You will need bollards if there is a chance a car can hit it.
  
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anguille on 18/05/2026 - 12:59

Thank you for the info.

I have smart energy monitor with my Fronius inverter. Will I lose this feature with Fronius ?

Also the form says that the area needed for installation is 3m x 2m x 2m , does this include the clearance above?
Do you put the Fox inverter outside next to the Fronius inverter ? Or inside the garage with the batteries?

You had the EQ4800 Series 41.93kWh Battery + 10kW Inverter for $6,299 last month . Is there a chance of this price repeating ?
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- AssociatedFrankPAPOWER @ PA Power on 18/05/2026 - 15:42
  
  Hi Anguille,
  
  The monitor feature will not be affected.
  
  Yes the area includes the clearance above. We install the Fox inverter close to the battery.
  
  Unfortunately the price is not working anymore.
  
  Thanks
  
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anguille on 20/05/2026 - 12:10

Thanks for your reply.
I am just a bit concerned about the spacing needed in the garage. 3mx2mx2m seems to be a lot? How much space will be needed on the wall in the garage? If the installer comes to my place and finds out that there is no space to put the inverter or battery ?
also is it worth it to go up to the EX or CQ ? as I heard the ESS models can do just a few points as backup during an outage.
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 24/05/2026 - 04:23
  
  We generally conduct a site inspection before sending the proposal. Depends on the model but the 322 is the most ideal size. Through you are right most case it wont need that much. If you are worry avout backup, after July we will get something amazing with built in whole house backup capability.
  
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Damnsmart on 21/05/2026 - 10:58

hi Junyi, put in the form,…. reach out to me if you need any additional details, pls
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gstfree on 23/05/2026 - 16:19

What is the priority of solar panel output when we have a battery? Does the power generated from solar panels feed to appliance , then charges battery and excess goes to the grid?

For example panels are 6.66kw, inverter is 10kw, battery 24 kwh. If the power is generated at 4kw/h, appliance consumed at 1kw/h, does the remaining 3kw goes to the battery?

When free electricity kicks in, can we set the solar panel charges to battery only, all appliance use grid power and grid also charges battery during the free hours?

Thank you.
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- AssociatedMilkteaS @ PA Power on 24/05/2026 - 04:18
  
  It can be set as battery first or load first.
  You get the math right.
  For solar panel charges to battery only, all appliance use grid power and grid also charges battery during the free hours is possible but requires a lot configuration.
  
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